Last session of the week – FC Barcelona With many of the squad away representing their countries, Wednesday was another minimum resources day at the Ciutat Esportiva. This was the third and final workout
of this unusual week, with the players now having a few days to get some well-deserved rest.
Villarreal v FC Barcelona to be played in Miami – FC Barcelona
The LaLiga matchday 17 fixture between Villarreal and FC Barcelona is to take place in Miami at the Hard Rock Stadium. The clash is scheduled for the weekend of 21 December and is the final match before the break for the festive season, and therefore, for Barça in 2025.
Ewa Pajor reaches 50 goals in just 55 games
Barça Femení treated themselves to an attacking masterclass to mark their debut in the Champions League. Pere Romeu’s side swept past Bayern Munich with a superb all-round display, featuring several standout performers — one of them, a familiar suspect: Ewa Pajor.
Szczesny ‘hands over’ the Clásico goalkeeper spot to Joan Garcia – Mundo Deportivo
The Pole wishes his teammate a speedy recovery and assures that he does not expect to play against Real Madrid if the player from Sallent has already recovered.
Szczesny reveals the message Flick gave to the squad after the defeat in Seville – Mundo Deportivo
The Polish goalkeeper, who started the last three matches due to Joan Garcia’s injury, believes the team must “get back to work, give our best, and compete.”
Laporta, after the official announcement of the match in Miami: “The US is a key market” – Mundo Deportivo
“For Villarreal CF, this is a historic opportunity to continue growing and gaining visibility in a country as important as the United States”, said Villarreal president Fernando Roig.
Roony Bardghji is now a member of Sweden’s senior squad and surrenders to Flick: “He’s like a father” – Mundo Deportivo
The Barça winger has been called up to his country’s senior national team for the first time and expressed his gratitude for the manager’s confidence in him since his arrival at the club.